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Packing for shipment. Eggs packed for shipment, should 

 be graded for color and size, and only fresh, clean eggs used. 



When using a carton similar to that shown in Figure 282, 

 each egg should be carefully wrapped in wrapping paper or 

 newspaper. After packing, wrap the container with a good 

 grade of wrapping paper and tie securely. Address the pack- 

 age plainly to the party for whom it is intended, adding your 

 name and address in the upper left-hand corner. 



Figure 282. — Each egg should be wrapped separately in paper. 



Weight of parcel. On an average, hen eggs will weigh 

 about IJ^ pounds to the dozen or 2 ounces apiece. The 

 weight of a dozen eggs in a carton of sufficient weight to 

 carry the shipment safely, properly packed and wrapped, 

 will usually run from 2 to 3 pounds in weight. As most 

 parcels containing a dozen eggs wiU weigh over 2 pounds but 

 not reach 3 pounds the postage on them will be seven cents 

 within the first and second zones. When possible, therefore, 

 it is recommended that two dozen, or more, eggs be shipped 

 at one time, as each extra dozen will add but two cents to 

 the postage to carry it the same distance, depending on the 

 nature of the container. Postage can thus be saved. 



By express. When eggs are shipped by express, they 



